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Which mineral is hard enough to scratch calcite? *

1 talc
2 sulfur
3 halite
4 quartz

User Tashie
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Answer:

Should be number 4, quartz.

Step-by-step explanation:

Quartz is rougher than calcite, therefore it's able to scratch it.

User Nico Serrano
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